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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,285.50, 15,573.09 and 6,249.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,285.50, 15,573.09 and 6,249.34 is: 8,623.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,285.50 : 15,573.09 = 6,249.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,285.50/15,573.09 = 6,249.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,285.50x = 15,573.09 × 6,249.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,285.50x = 97,321,534.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,321,534.26/11,285.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,623.59

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